• Increasing the dynamic range of transient-heavy sources
• Prevent leakage by decreasing ambient noises
• Retain the musicality of the processed sounds even in extreme settings
• Easy-to-master control set similar to the VP Brainiac II Compressor/Limiter

VP Gate Keeper II embodies fast response, clean sound & unparalleled musicality. Unlike typical, very liner ON/OFF types of noise gates, this unique Gate & Expander tool was designed to cover all the grey areas between the ON and OFF positions. Its revolutionary Logarithmic Release mode protects the falling tails of gated materials. Even in extreme settings, it retains the integrity and musicality of the signal.

In contrast to VP Gate Keeper’s enormous envelope-shaping potential, its controls are slick and straightforward. Featuring familiar Threshold, Release, Range & Output settings for quick & easy operation, the true power of the plugin lies in the VCA circuitry of the hardware original that inspired it. The plugin is unlike anything else on the market.

The inspiration behind the VP Gate Keeper II is the Keepex II, an early 1970s unit, created by the pioneers of VCA technologies. Thanks to its fast response, clean sound & unparalleled musicality, it was found in every gold-record-making studio around the world. In many ways, this trusted envelope shaper carved the drums of the '70s & '80s pop and rock and music.

The Kepex ll was based on the revolutionary Valley TA-101 VCA, which it used for its gain-reduction. Like all Valley People chips, the TA-101 gave the Kepex ll unparalleled musicality even in extreme settings. Protecting the signal while applying monstrous amounts of gain-reduction was only associated with Vari-Mu Tube designs until the TA-101 made it possible for the tubeless Valley People devices.

Mac:

• Apple Mac 2015 or newer, with Intel or Apple Silicon processor
• Minimum: Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave (Recommended 11 Big Sur or higher)
• Memory (RAM): 8 GB minimum (16 GB or more recommended)

Windows:

• Windows 10/11 (64-bit) with latest Microsoft Updates
• Memory (RAM): 8 GB minimum (16 GB or more recommended)
• CPU: Minimum Intel Core i3™ or AMD Ryzen 1000 (Higher recommended)

Additional:

• Stable internet connection is required to download and authorise the plugins.
• A free iLok account is required, with iLok Cloud or iLok USB (2nd gen or higher)
• *A physical iLok dongle is NOT required to activate this product

*The VP Gate Keeper II software product is not affiliated with nor has been sponsored or endorsed by any company.

Included versions:

Native Plugin: Runs on your Mac or PC without any additional hardware needed.

Synergy Core Real-Time: Runs in real time with no perceptible latency on compatible Synergy Core devices.